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What is my risk of getting toxic shock syndrome (tss) risk?
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That depends: That depends on if you have risk factors or not. Toxic Shock Syndrome can occur with use of superabsorbent tampons/ contraceptive sponges, viral infections, burns/ abrasions to skin or recent surgery. Toxic Shock Syndrome is most often associated with bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus or group A streptococcus.
Answered 10/12/2015
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What exactly happens when you get toxic shock syndrome? I know the symptoms but what is happening in your body? How do tampons cause it?
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